Room in the Inn—Memphis
Mission: To shelter those experiencing homelessness in a safe environment of hospitality.
Vision: Holy Hospitality.
Program Highlights
Congregational Shelter: Faith communities provide shelter, meals, and hospitality for small groups of individuals during the coldest and hottest months of the year.
Family Inn: A 24/7 facility offering emergency shelter and wrap-around services to families experiencing homelessness, helping them transition into stable housing.
Recuperative Care Center: Provides shelter and case management to medically fragile individuals referred by healthcare providers, helping them recover and find pathways to stable housing.
Wrap-Around Services: Includes job training, childcare solutions, healthcare connections, and housing stabilization support.
Community Impact
Sheltered individuals for 18,033 nights and served approximately 25,000 meals last year.
Assisted 47 households in securing permanent housing and helped 12 individuals gain employment.
Launched a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, providing affordable housing and ongoing support for up to 36 months.
Expanded facilities with an additional 9,000 square feet to enhance services for children and families.
Support Room in the Inn
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For guests as they work to rebuild their lives and find stable housing.
For staff as they provide shelter, meals, and case management.
For leadership as the board plans for sustainability and growth.
For the Memphis community, which faces a severe shortage of affordable housing.
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Financial contributions help offset the costs of shelter, meals, transportation, and supportive services.
Donate through the Amazon Wishlist or provide items such as bed linens, cleaning supplies, and toiletries.
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Host Congregational Shelter nights, providing meals and overnight accommodations.
Volunteer at the welcome desk, assist with children’s programs, or prepare meals.
Participate in the summer Children in the Inn (CITI) Camp to support children experiencing homelessness.
Ministry Champion
Julie Vukadinovich